Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin says his government will offer new fuel tax cuts to address protests over soaring fuel costs.

The Irish government said it had called in the army after protesters blocked highways, ports and an oil refinery, causing widespread disruption.

Protesters have raised concerns about high fuel prices caused by the U.S. and Israel's ongoing war with Iran.

The Irish government is set to meet with farmers, truckers and agricultural contractors on Friday to discuss the crisis, triggered by rising gasoline and diesel costs as the conflict in the Middle East restricts oil exports from the region.

Ireland has called in the army to deal with farmers and truckers who have blocked major roads in protest at sky-high fuel prices.

As Ireland's widespread fuel protests and blockades roll on, officials are assessing the impact on vital services.

Protesters in Ireland demanding government action on surging fuel prices used tractors and trucks to block a port, fuel ​terminal and oil refinery for a fourth day on Friday, ‌prompting the prime minister to warn the country may have to turn away fuel deliveries.

BAILE na nGALL, Ireland — In English, the name of this village in West Kerry is Ballydavid. But its legal name is taken from the Gaelic meaning “town of the foreigners.” I’ve been coming here, as a foreigner, for many years, and recently introduced my son to the place when we spent a week in Ireland.